By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com Rapper Young Dolph was reportedly shot and killed on Nov. 17 in the place he has called home for more than three decades, and the city that helped put him on to worldwide success- Memphis, Tennessee. The “Get Paid,” rapper, 36, was said to have been […]
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Film review: King Richard wins a Miami Film Fest audience
By Dwight Brown, NNPA News Wire Film Critic King Richard has won the coveted Miami International Film Festival GEMS 2021 Audience Award, and it’s no wonder. It’s a crowd-pleaser! The spirit of the prescient planner, dreamer and barker Richard Williams, the work ethic and faith of his wife Oracene “Brandy” Price coupled with the talent […]
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Kenan Thompson to host 2021 “People’s Choice Awards”
ACTOR AND COMEDIAN KENAN THOMPSON TO HOST THE 2021 “PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARDS” Emmy-nominated “Saturday Night Live” and “Kenan” Star to Host Annual Ceremony Live from the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica on Tuesday, December 7 at 9:00pm ET/PT Los Angeles, CA – November 8, 2021 – NBC and E! announced today that actor and comedian Kenan Thompson will host […]
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Looking back and forward: A remembrance for the National African American Museum of History and Culture
By Ahnayah Hughes, Howard University News Service WASHINGTON — Most anyone who was there will tell you it was a remarkable weekend they will never forget. First, there was the celebratory concert featuring artists Mary J. Blige, Jamie Foxx, Usher, Common, Ne-Yo, Christina Aguilera, Gladys Knight, Shirley Caesar, Chloe x Halle, Fantasia, John Legend, Mary Mary, Donnie McClurkin, Robert Glasper, John Batiste, Herbie Hancock and Cynthia Erivo, […]
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Tenor Lawrence Brownlee talks return to live theatre, Blacks in classical music
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com On Nov. 6, the Kennedy Center’s Washington National Opera (WNO) opened its doors for audiences and performers alike to “Come Home.” Celebrating the return to live opera and the life and contributions of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, “Come Home: A Celebration of Return,” is a show […]
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‘For the Love of Money’ movie premiere in Baltimore
On Nov. 4, the red carpet premiere of “For The Love of Money” was held at the Charles Theater in Baltimore. The red carpet affair presented the movie goers and the fans to see some of the cast of the movie which premieres Nov. 24. The standing room only crowd waited and watched as some […]
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The Eternals, historic diversity, in dark times reminds us the good in humanity
By Micha Green AFRO D.C. and Digital Editor mgreen@afro.com With the division and trials arising from the COVID-19 pandemic such as the masks and vaccine battles, as well as the continued discrimination and systemic racism that plagues the United States, it sometimes hard to remember or appreciate the beauty in humanity. Add on personal life […]
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National African American Quilt Guild Convention: Honoring the art and history of quilt-making
By Jannette J. Witmyer Special to the AFRO #AFRONews@Noon Art and history will converge in Cambridge, MD, when the National African American Quilt Guild (NAAQG) launches its inaugural national convention at the Dorchester Center for the Arts (321 High Street), November 12-13. As if beckoned by the outstretched hand of Harriett Tubman depicted in the […]
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Native American Heritage Month: Celebrate by watching the best of Indigenous cinema
By AFRO Staff The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian invites you to celebrate Native American Heritage Month by bringing its annual Native Cinema Showcase to online audiences Nov. 12–18. This year’s showcase focuses on Native people boldly asserting themselves through language, healing, building community and a continued relationship with the land. Activism lies […]
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Confessions of a Style Fanatic: 10 must-haves your fall wardrobe needs
By Tonaé Lee With the new season upon us, it’s time to revamp and recharge our wardrobe. Keeping things stylish and of course sustainable, let’s start by analyzing your current wardrobe. Sort items that no longer serve you before adding more pieces. Gently worn items can be donated, consigned or resold via selling apps, like […]
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The AFRO featured on Season 6 of Small Biz Revolution
The AFRO’s Publisher Frances “Toni” Draper was selected as a coach for the Minneapolis Spokesman-Recorder on Deluxe’s original series “Small Biz Revolution.” The show finds inspiring small businesses that could use a boost in making an impact in its community. Season 6 of the series will air on Hulu and Amazon Prime on Nov. 9. […]
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Dave Chappelle: ‘Am I canceled or not?
By Stacy M. Brown NNPA Newswire Senior National Correspondent Comedian Dave Chappelle said he’s been disinvited to film festivals, and no company or studio will entertain his new documentary because of the fallout from his controversial Netflix special, “The Closer.” And while he’s willing to meet with the transgender community and Netflix employees who voiced […]